Regulation

Nuclear Power Plant

US Development Bank Proposes End to Nuclear Finance Ban

The US International Development Finance Corporation has proposed policy changes that would remove a prohibition on it providing support for nuclear power proje…

Market Analysis

As Energy Prices Tumble, Developing Countries Trim Subsidies

The coronavirus pandemic has sent economies into recession and reduced government revenue, so some countries are taking a politically perilous path: removing re…

Energy Storage Technology

India: Industry Needs to Clarify Energy Storage Policy in New Electricity Law

A clear policy framework regarding energy storage is needed in the new electricity law for the adoption of storage technologies in suitable areas, an industry b…

Trump Advisers Foresee Big Energy Moves in Second Term

A second term for President Trump would mean a more aggressive dismantling of environmental policy and an expansion of the fossil fuel industry.

Italy’s Cabinet Contests Regional Law on Hydro Licences

The Italian government has challenged Lombardy's regional regulation on hydro concessions.

Micro Reactor

Japanese Gas-Cooled Reactor Clear for Restart

Japan Atomic Energy Agency has today received permission from the Nuclear Regulation Authority to make changes to the reactor installation of the High-Temperatu…

Offshore Wind Power

Cabinet Approves German Offshore Wind Law

The German cabinet has approved the amended Wind Energy At Sea Act presented by federal minister for economic affairs and energy Peter Altmaier.

Germany Drafts Offshore Wind Bill with 40 GW-by-2040 Goal, Dynamic Tendering Process

German Federal Ministry of Economy and Energy has issued a draft bill for an amendment of the Offshore Wind Act (WindSeeG), which outlines the country's goal fo…

Wind Power Project

Trump Administration Extends Tax Breaks for Renewables Projects

Tax credits worth 2.5 cents per kilowatt hour extended for both wind and solar schemes.

Policy & Regulation

IRS Grants Wind and Solar Sectors Critical COVID-19 Reprieves

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has granted a one-year extension of the continuity safe harbor, providing much-needed relief for many wind developers, which, …

South Africa’s NERSA Gives Eskom Nod to Increase Tariffs

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has approved Eskom’s request to recover R13.3 billion as part of the power utility’s regulatory clearing account…

Norway’s Fund Giant Blacklists RWE and Puts Enel on Notice Over Coal Concerns

Leading energy majors have joined the list of firms facing a cut-off from the world’s largest sovereign fund, who is now acting to shed stakes in businesses pr…

UK Govt Extends Feedback Window for CfD Changes Due to COVID-19

The UK government has extended the consultation period for expressing opinions regarding the planned changes of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme by a w…

Australia

Australian Biofuels Industry Says COVID-19 Pandemic the Perfect time

Australia's bioenergy industry is calling on the Federal Government to better promote domestic use of green fuels that are being produced in regional Australia …

Crude Oil

USA's Purchase on Sweet Crude Oil will Not Follow Original Plan

US Energy Department says it will buy up to 1 mln bbls of sweet crude oil for strategic reserve from small to midsize domestic producers.